Law Student Guide to the Law Library

Access Bloomberg Law

B-Law Representative

Stefanie Schuette

Email Stefanie

B-Law Customer Support

• 888-560-2529

Access Lexis

Lexis Customer Support

• 800-455-3947

Lexis Representative

Kate Montgomery
Email Kate
 

 

Lexis Student Representatives

TBA

Access Westlaw

OnePass (Username and Password) Questions

• Check the OnePass FAQ or call the 24/7 Support at 1-800-850-WEST (9378) and select the Password option

Westlaw Research Questions and Issues

• Call the 24/7 Support at 1-800-850-WEST (9378) and select Research Assistance

Westlaw Account Manager

Hailey Hillsman
Email Hailey

Westlaw Student Representative

TBA

Summer 2024 Access

Lexis

If you’re already registered for Lexis, you don’t need to do anything else to get Summer Access.  Access is unlimited for any purpose.

Westlaw

You can use Westlaw over the summer for non-commercial research. You can turn to these resources to gain understanding and build confidence in your research skills, but you cannot use them in situations where you are billing a client. Examples of permissible uses for your academic password include the following:

• Summer coursework
• Research assistant assignments
• Law Review or Journal research
• Moot Court research
• Non-Profit work
• Clinical work
• Externship sponsored by the school

B-Law

If your workplace has a Bloomberg Law account, you are expected to use that, but there are no restrictions on your student Bloomberg accounts over the summer.

Lexis Password Extension for Graduates

When you graduate, you'll automatically have seamless Lexis+ access for 6 months, excluding public records. Continue to use your law school username and password while you prepare for the bar exam and employment. Plus, access exclusive resources and a Rewards program for graduates. Note that Lexis points will expire. Students need to redeem their points by June 30, 2024.

Lexis Aspire Program

Any graduating student who has verifiable employment with a non-profit organization can apply via Lexis ASPIRE program for 12 months of free Lexis access. To apply for the ASPIRE program, please contact our LexisNexis representative, Kate Montgomery, for details on either of these offers.You’ll also have access to exclusive resources related to the transition from law school to employment and a Graduate Rewards Program.

Westlaw Password Extension for Graduates

Access is “normal” until May 31^st. Starting June 1-Nov 30^th graduates will have 60 hours of usage per month for 6 months. Direct link to extend for grad access is https://lawschool.westlaw.com/authentication/gradelite. You must use this link to extend your access.

All graduates will also automatically retain access to a number of job searching databases for 18-months following graduation for 1-hour a month. Please contact the Westlaw Representative for more information.

B-Law (Bloomberg Law) Access for Graduates

2024 Graduating students will have unlimited and unrestricted Bloomberg access for 6 months after graduation.